Winter storm watch in effect for parts of Michiana

February 12, 2007|By Andrew Sweeney WSBT-TV Meteorologist

A strong winter storm will impact northern Indiana and southwest lower Michigan Tuesday and into Wednesday. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all counties in northern Indiana and also Berrien, Cass, and St. Joe Counties in southwest lower Michigan. Blizzard conditions may be possible at times. This storm has the potential to drop 6 to 12 inches snow across the area. The heaviest accumulations will occur south of U.S. 6, with lesser amounts to the north. In southwest lower Michigan, mainly Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph counties will be affected. They will still see generally 3 to 6 inches, with the heaviest amounts in Indiana. Visit www.wsbt.com, www.southbendtribune.com, www.wsbtradio.com and the SBT24/7News page for your weather updates. And go to the South Bend Tribune, WSBT-TV and WSBT Radio for weather news and information.